Acupuncture Point Identification via Electrophysiological Resonance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional methods for identifying acupuncture points and meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine are laborious, complex, and subjective, requiring experienced practitioners and lacking objectivity.

Innovation Solution

A method using electrophysiological data detection as a function of electromagnetic frequencies, comparing these data points with standard values to identify resonance frequencies, which are then assigned to acupuncture points and meridians, allowing for a simple and objective preselection process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional pattern differentiation methods are used to identify acupuncture points and meridians, then the identification can be performed based on practitioner observation and experience, but the process becomes laborious, complex, and subjective with high variability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveobjectivity of acupuncture point identificationVSAvoidcomplexity of identification process

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical/manual system of traditional pattern differentiation (practitioner observation, questioning, and palpation) with an electrophysiological measurement system. The device objectively measures electrical properties at acupuncture points and automatically identifies meridians and points through computer analysis, eliminating subjectivity while simplifying the process for practitioners.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-identification of acupuncture points and meridians through automated electrophysiological measurement and analysis. The device independently determines which points and meridians are relevant without requiring extensive practitioner interpretation, reducing the labor and complexity burden on practitioners.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If traditional pattern differentiation is used, then practitioner experience can guide point selection, but the process requires significant time and effort

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespeed of acupuncture point identificationVSAvoidtime required for point identification

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces time-consuming manual assessment with rapid electrophysiological measurement and automated computer analysis. The system quickly identifies relevant acupuncture points and meridians through objective electrical property measurements, dramatically reducing the time required compared to traditional extensive observation and questioning processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If traditional methods are used, then practitioner judgment can be applied, but the process lacks standardization and consistency

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconsistency of acupuncture point identificationVSAvoidsimplicity of identification process

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces variable human judgment with standardized electrophysiological measurements and automated computer analysis. The system consistently identifies acupuncture points and meridians based on objective electrical properties, ensuring reliability and reproducibility across different practitioners while maintaining operational simplicity through automated analysis.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach provides a reliable and objective method for identifying individual acupuncture points and meridians, reducing the need for experienced practitioners and enabling any trained individual to perform the process, offering a preselection for potential treatment decisions.

Implementation Method 1

identifying at least one of the frequencies from step a) at which the electrophysiological data point deviates from the standard value (resonance frequency)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectResonance: Resonance

Data Source

PatentEP3782546B1Method for identifying an acupuncture point and/or a meridian

Publication Date: 2024.02.28 RAYONEX BIOMEDICAL GMBH

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AI summary

The invention relates to a method for identifying an acupuncture point and/or a meridian of a subject comprising the steps of detecting electrophysiological data points of the subject as a function of electromagnetic frequencies imposed on the subject, comparing these electrophysiological data points with a standard value for each of these electrophysiological data points, identifying at least one of the frequencies at which the electrophysiological data point deviates from the standard value (resonance frequency), assigning an acupuncture point and/or a meridian to the resonance frequency, and therewith individualizing for said subject a set of at least one acupuncture point and/or meridian. The invention also relates to a medical device for identifying an acupuncture point and/or a meridian and to the use of a medical device for identifying an acupuncture point and/or a meridian.